http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/07/18/time-out-for-writers It's Good to Be a Little Selfish—It Actually Makes You a Better Mother Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:08:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/07/18/time-out-for-writers#comment-1024 Darcy M. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:26:49 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/07/18/time-out-for-writers#comment-1024 Whenever your mind gets some freedom from the interminable list of to-dos, the distraction of the phone, the endless laundry and so on, it is able to explore and be creative again. After my vacations, I am more productive by far because I've had a real chance to catch up mentally. Whenever your mind gets some freedom from the interminable list of to-dos, the distraction of the phone, the endless laundry and so on, it is able to explore and be creative again. After my vacations, I am more productive by far because I’ve had a real chance to catch up mentally.

]]> http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/07/18/time-out-for-writers#comment-1023 jane Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:46:43 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/07/18/time-out-for-writers#comment-1023 Even when my vacation is hectic (I have little kids) I find being away from home helps clear my mind so I can prioritize better. I don't work in the creative field, but I do benefit from having greater "mind share" to plan future work projects. Sometimes I even talk with my five-year-old about work and he gives me a funny perspective on simple problems I'm having! Even when my vacation is hectic (I have little kids) I find being away from home helps clear my mind so I can prioritize better. I don’t work in the creative field, but I do benefit from having greater “mind share” to plan future work projects. Sometimes I even talk with my five-year-old about work and he gives me a funny perspective on simple problems I’m having!

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